Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF TOURISM / T206 - TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Code: T206 Course Title: RECREATION AND ANIMATION Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GAYE DENİZ (gaye.yuksel@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) GAYE DENİZ,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to help students acquire knowledge and understanding of why people play and how recreation and leisure fit into life; to develop an understanding of the role played by recreation tourism in the economic development of local and regional economies

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To be able to explain the concepts of Recreation and Leisure PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-2 To make health, safety and risk assessment regularly on the field of Tourism and gather information for this purpose. To present this information, discussion and analysis to experts and to people off the field.
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-10 To work with others or independently effectively. To develop professional knowledge and skills of people working with him/her and evaluate their performance. To manage professional development of individuals or groups working under him/her.
PO-11 To communicate effectively interpersonal and intercultural and do group work. To work as a member of the team, take responsibility and manage the team.
PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
PO-13 To communicate effectively in Turkish both verbal and written, to know at least one foreign language
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-2 To be able to explain the interrelation between tourism and recreation PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
PO-5 To have knowledge about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field. To interpret legal regulations related to the field and to approach existing assumptions from an interrogative viewpoint. To perform the task of the field within the framework of Laws and professional standards.
PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-13 To communicate effectively in Turkish both verbal and written, to know at least one foreign language
Examination
LO-3 To be able to recognize the importance of recreation in society’s and individual’s life PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-11 To communicate effectively interpersonal and intercultural and do group work. To work as a member of the team, take responsibility and manage the team.
Examination
LO-4 To be able to explain the interrelation between tourism and animation PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-10 To work with others or independently effectively. To develop professional knowledge and skills of people working with him/her and evaluate their performance. To manage professional development of individuals or groups working under him/her.
PO-11 To communicate effectively interpersonal and intercultural and do group work. To work as a member of the team, take responsibility and manage the team.
PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
PO-13 To communicate effectively in Turkish both verbal and written, to know at least one foreign language
PO-15 To adhere ethical values related to the field and to have social responsibility. To consider human health, social and natural environment while performing tasks related to the field.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is designed to (1) study philosophical concepts (2) examine the historical development of recreation, leisure, play, animation and tourism, (3) review contemporary social issues that determine professional practices by analyzing the influence that cultural, social, and economic factors have on the development of the form, meaning, and role of recreation, and leisure in society generally and tourism specifically. This course shows that recreation isn't just participating in an activity; the ultimate product of recreation management is not activities or programs, but recreation experiences and benefits
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Defining time, work time, free time, leisure and recreation Lecturing, discussion
2 Determinants of recreation- history of recreation Lecturing, discussion
3 The significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life span Lecturing, discussion
4 The significance of play, recreation and leisure in contemporary society Lecturing, discussion
5 The interrelationship between leisure behavior and the natural - cultural environment Lecturing, discussion
6 Leisure is at the center of recreation and tourism. The relationship between leisure, recreation, play, animation and tourism Lecturing, discussion
7 Tourism recreation and leisure inter-relationship(s); tourism components, tourism products. Concepts of resource, attraction and product in tourism Lecturing, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Emerging concepts: eco / rural/farm/ green/ wildness/ sustainable/ special interest tourism Lecturing, discussion
10 Recreation and leisure service areas. Lecturing, discussion
11 The roles and interrelationships of the different leisure service delivery systems. Lecturing, discussion
12 Different sectors of the field, presenting the multifaceted delivery system through parks, public recreation, nonprofit organizations, commercial recreation and tourism Lecturing, discussion
13 The nature of recreation and leisure as a profession Lecturing, discussion
14 Leisure as a component of hospitality services and the profession of leisure Sözlü anlatım, tartışma
15 The importance of maintaining professional competence and the available resources for professional development, Sustainable recreation and tourism planning: origin, concept and approaches Sözlü anlatım, tartışma
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Atila HAZAR, "Rekreasyon ve Animasyon", Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2009.
2 Suat KARAKÜÇÜK, Rekreasyon (Boş Zamanları Değerlendirme), Kavram, Kapsam ve Bir Araştırma, Seren Matbaacılık, Ankara,1995.
3 Atilla HAZAR, Turizm İşletmelerinde Animasyon, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 1999.
4 Necdet HACIOĞLU, Ayhan GÖKDENİZ, Yakup DİNÇ, "Boş Zaman-Rekreasyon Yönetimi ve Örnek Animasyon Uygulamaları", Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2003.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks, Epidiascope

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 3 6
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 1 3
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 3 9
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 3 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60